Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

A type of semiconductor memory that usually has small capacity but very fast access is

A PROM

B RAM

C Scratchpad

D ROM

E None of the above

ANS:C - Scratchpad

Scratchpad memory or cache memory : is a high-speed internal memory of CPU used for temporary storage of calculations, data, and other work in progress. It is a special high-speed memory circuit used to hold small items of data for rapid retrieval. It is a specialized storage element in the processor unit of a computer.